Pediatric Neurologist (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Job description

Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital Diagnoses, treats, and manages pediatric patients suffering from central nervous system disorders. Coordinates the development of pediatric neurology services at Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH). Involved in clinical research, clinical trials, as well as basic research and translational research. Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary teams. Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital Boys Town National Research Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist with fellowship training and/or substantial experience in the treatment of children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders to serve the needs of patients at Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH). This individual will work with our rapidly expanding Neurodevelopmental team to , diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric patients suffering from specific neurologic and developmental disorders, mainly including Autism, Down’s Syndrome, and developmental disorders related to neurogenetic conditions . This role may also include involvement in clinical research, clinical trials, as well as basic research and translational research. Responsibilities: Provides direct subspecialty of pediatrics care in neurology to Hospital and Clinic patients. Coordinates the development of pediatric neurology services at BTNRH. Serves as a medical member of multi-disciplinary evaluation and remediation teams with special responsibilities for the care of children and adolescents with neurological disorders. Cooperates with other Hospital staff members in the conduct of clinical and/or basic research projects. Participates in and/or conducts the various educational programs developed by Boys Town National Research Hospital in undergraduate and graduate medicine, continuing education, nursing, related allied health fields, and research projects, if desired. Participates in the development of program /project objectives, sub-objectives, and staffing needs for the medical program as may be required for sound management decision making. Undertakes special projects as directed by the Director, Boys Town National Research Hospital. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Ability to serve effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, involving non-physicians, dealing with children and adolescents with multiple medical needs. Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with hospital staff. Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, and staff, and collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance patient care. Ability to maintain a high level of professional behavior and ethics. Ability to make assessments and problem solve. Ability to maintain complete and accurate records of all patient encounters. Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served. Required Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited medical school, required. Accredited Residency and/or Fellowship Training in Pediatrics, Neurology and Child Neurology leading to eligibility for Board Certification in the subspecialty of Child Neurology. Must be able to obtain and maintain Board Certification in Neurology with special qualifications in child neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Medical licensure in the State of Nebraska required. Post-fellowship experience preferred, but not required. Must be able to qualify for hospital staff privileges at Boys Town National Research Hospital and maintain those privileges. About Boys Town : Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest nonprofit, nonsectarian child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Boys Town National Research Hospital offers a broad range of hospital, clinical, and residential services, backed by 40 years of life-changing researach to provide the latest, most innovative care to our patients. Since its founding in 1977, Boys Town Hospital has been internationally recognized as a leader in clinical and research programs focusing on childhood deafness, language development and related communication disorders. We have developed national medical programs that are now instituted in hospitals and clinics across the country. Today, the hospital is leading the charge in neurobehavioral research in children to improve interventions and treatments for children with severe behavioral and mental health problems. Most recently Boys Town has expanded its Pediatric Neuroscience care to provide access to more physicians, clinics and telemedicine for children in Omaha and across the region. Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities . A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.